PhD Positions in Physics in the Netherlands
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 34 open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands from 8 organizations.
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Key facts
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 34 open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands from 8 organizations.
- Open listings
- 34
- Organizations
- 8
- Closing within 30 days
- 32
- State pay or funding
- 34
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Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands
34 current matching listings
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics
Mathematical maturity on the level of a master's degree in mathematics; a master's degree in mathematics (or closely related discipline) is a requirement by the start of…
1 day leftPaidComputer Science · Physics · Mathematics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Digital Holography for Metrology
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Developing Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Project "Welding Made Easy"
Colloidal chemical synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (e.g. Mn-Fe ferrite alloys) with tunable switch temperatures Post-synthetic and in-situ surface functionalisation…
2 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Mechanical Engineering · Chemistry
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Quantum Torsional Resonators
An MSc degree in physics An MSc degree in electrical or mechanical engineering could also be suitable if strongly motivated by experience with quantum mechanics or…
2 days leftPaidPhysics · Mechanical Engineering
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Multiscale Modeling of Smart Self-Sealing Materials
Use coarse-grained and atomistic simulations to understand the interactions between peptides and surfaces, including MOFs, and unravel the physical mechanisms of their…
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Chemistry · Physics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
2 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
2 PhD positions in Ultrafast optical control of topological magnetic textures
3 days leftPaidPhysics
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in the Integrated Circuit Group on Transceivers for Optical Communications
Understanding applications, architecture, building blocks, integration, requirements, limitations and state of the art in optical transceivers Understanding modeling of…
5 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Advancing Electrically Driven Separation Processes via Local pH-Gradient Analysis
visualizing and quantifying local pH gradients using Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) to understand their influence on separation performance and membrane…
5 days leftPaidPhysics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Thermal Sensors based on Sigma-Delta Modulation
You hold an MSc degree in Electrical Engineering. You are an experienced chip designer. You have strong knowledge of analog and sensor-based systems. You can…
9 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD on ‘Experiments and Diagnostics of Iron Electrodeposition’
10 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Chemistry · Physics
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Nijmegen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position: Physics-Informed Generative AI for Synthetic Energy Data
You will design and compare deep generative approaches, UAEs, GANs, diffusion models/flow matching, and Gaussian processes for realistic load, generation and voltage time…
12 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Physics · Law
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Hardware Architectures for Physics-Informed AI
12 days leftPaidPhysics · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Continuum Two-Phase Flow Modelling of Piping in Dikes
Develop continuum-based two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes. Derive constitutive modelling approaches from…
12 days leftPaidPhysics · Business and Management
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position: CO2 Desublimation for Cryogenic Carbon Capture
design, commission and operate a test setup for controlled CO₂ desublimation experiments; perform experiments with CO₂ containing gas mixtures at low temperatures; use…
12 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Brillouin Microscopy
18 days leftPaidPhysics
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Enschede, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in multi-material additive manufacturing for advanced chip cooling
18 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Computer Science · Electrical Engineering
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Experimental Validation of Wind Farm Flow Control
An MSc. degree in systems and control, fluid dynamics wind energy, aeroelastics, mechatronics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a related field. The…
18 days leftPaidEnergy · Physics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Opportunity in Semiconductor Quantum Computing
Motivational letter You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.…
18 days leftPaidComputer Science · Electrical Engineering · Physics
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Single-Molecule Biophysic
MSc degree (or nearing completion) in physics, biophysics, computational biology, or a related field. Strong programming skills (Python) and experience in data analysis…
19 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Data Science · Medical Sciences
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Wageningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD: 3D radiation in clouds and wildfire plumes using GPUs and machine learning
Setting up three benchmark simulations in the GPU-accelerated model MicroHH: solar energy forecasting, tropical climate, and a real wildfire plume. Developing a 3D…
19 days leftPaidArtificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Physics
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Systemic Actors and the Enforcement of Digital Rules
Refine the research questions and design with the supervision team, and prepare ethics, data-management and open-science materials. Collect, manage and analyse research…
20 days leftPaidComputer Science · Physics · Law
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD on natural visual patterns, mental wellbeing, and overheating resilience
20 days leftPaidPhysics · Psychology · Humanities
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Delft, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position in Ocean - Sea Ice Interactions
Master's degree in Earth sciences, oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, or engineering. Demonstrated research experience in climate, oceanography, the cryosphere,…
21 days leftPaidMechanical Engineering · Physics · Mathematics
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands are currently open?
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 34 open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands from 8 organizations. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Physics (34), Electrical Engineering (11) and Artificial Intelligence (10).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (14), Eindhoven University of Technology (11) and University of Amsterdam (3).
Are these PhD positions funded?
34 of 34 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 32 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.